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National Republican., 1887-11-26

cials as signs OF perniciouS activity. He
may omit the name of the great chief who
descended from his high position to write
letter In behalf of the late Mr.
Tweeds friend and follower. lie may
speak in glowing terms of the business,
principle In the public service; he may soar
aloft into the realms of ethereal virtue; the
reformers can read his promises, and the
fellows who cannot read can see bis prac-
tlces, and all may labor tor re election with
policy OF success, regardless of principle.
The outlook is not healthy for real
Democratic platform In the next campaign.
The star.eye goddess of reform is fatally
wounded. As usual, the Republicans will
he obliged to fight shadow. The RepuOli.
can policy will be sharply defined; 1t will
be the American policy; and as the
people are about tired of the Democratic
shadow dance, there is hope for honest,
square -toed politics.
National Republican., 1887-11-26

THE Baltimore american speaks In a very
complimentary manner Of the opening OF
the house of the Republican National
League, saying:
The Republican National League held their
first meeting tonight In their new club house,
corner Massachusetts avenue and Fourteenth
street. Never has club started in with sue h
enthusiasm and success as this one. The
meeting tonight was largely attended, and
after the regular business meeting Senator
Cullom, of Illinois, and Fred Douglass made
rousing speeches. Gen. E. F. Beale, the president
of the club, announced that the National Re-
publican committee, through Mr.. Jones, the
chairman, had responded to the invitation Of
the club to use the house for the com nlt.ee
the committee would no doubt accept the in
vitation, and after assembling at the Arling
ton, would no doubt adjourn to the National
League club house, and use that as their head.
quarters during their session. The house is
amply qualified for the purpose, aud every
facility will be given the com nittee during
the session here. Among the new members
elected tonight were President of the Senlte
]. J. Ingalls,, Senator'S Sherman and Cullon,
Justice Miller, Robert Schenck, aud many
other prominent Republicans. The new club
house will be opened in a few days, aud when
all the arrangements are com pletel 1t will b.
one Of the finest club houses in the country,
The league will wieid much weight in future
presidential campaigns, and fills want long
felt at the national capital.
National Republican., 1887-11-26
PROPOSALS..


PGSESsAs PS2ISsA ISS Eob HE HASyAs M
Proposals for Riee, buttons, Canvas, Glass,
Felt, Tin, slates, and Stating nails, Putty,
low and White Pine lumber" viii be re-
ceised, from manufacturers or regular dealers
only, at the Bureau OF Provisions and Cloth
I'll iis' II 10 GCIocK 4. M, NOV. %, ISL and md
opened Immediately thereafter in the presence
Of bidders, for the supply at the Navy Yard.
dozen eagle buttons, small, to be delivered
within 60 days from date of contract; at the
Navy Yard Boston, OF 10000 yards hammock
canvas and 5000 yards bag canvas, to be de-
liysIed within 9 months from date Of contract;
and at the Navy Yard, Washington, D. c., 1872
boxes American glass; 1000 pounds roofing
ielt 70 eod boxes charcoal tn 2SS squares p B.
eco pounds putty, 100 pounds solder, 40 boxes
l. 9: roofing TIN, 4,0g2 square feet glazing in
skylights, 22,g50 pounds iron work, 10 shaping
machines with tool'holder and clamping wise,
and 1900 pieces and 26,0G0 feet yellow and
white pine lumber; for times of delivery at
Washington Navy Yard see specifications. Of
above mentioned articles, but must include
the full amount required of such article or ar
tcles. The above articles must conform to the
Navy standard and pass the usual naval in
be withheld from the amount of each deliy-
cry until the completion OF the contract. Bid
uers are reierteQ 10 ABOVE Bureau iOr Specln-
cations, times of delivery, and forms of offer;
and further information relative to the articles
REQUIRED can be had on application, respec-
Boston, Washington, d. G. The proposals
must be made on the proper blank forms and
fited out as indicated by The blank. The Depart
ment reserves the right to reject any proposal
not considered advantageous TO the govern.
ment.
Nov. 10, lSSZ-The time of delivery of
the ten l0) shaping machines, with tool.holder
and camping wise, described in advertisement
and Specifications, is extended from sixty (60)
days to one hundred and twenty Q20l days from
their proposais working drawings of the ma.
chimes they propose to furnish.
JAMES FULTON,
Paymaster General, U. s. Navy.
noj-s4t
National Republican., 1887-11-26

The Mugwumps, who call themselves
'Independent Republicans and vote the
Democratic ticket, should commit to men,
ory Senator Wade Hampton's definition OF
an Independent. He said "An Independent
is worse than a Radical, for he steals the
livery of heaven to serve the devil in"
National Republican., 1887-11-26
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 90.
AInnaanlenta.

EATIoSAI--Thatcher Primrose IL West.
ALBAUGn's-Richard Mansfield.
KERNAN's-williams's Speciality Company.
BIJOU--"Pocks Bad Boy"
WoSDERIASD-Muse and specialties.
L ST. RINK-The Equine Paradox.
THE MANASSAS PASoRAMA-l5th st. Il Ohioav
National Republican., 1887-11-26
MEDICAL,

DR. WHITE, FOOT SPECIALIST, 14l6
- Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard's
Hotel, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Club
all diseases ofthe feet without pain. Refers to
the most eminent physicians surgeons, aud
thousands of other well.known persons, pa
tice si In washington. Fee. 81 a sitting ior put.
ting the feet In order
National Republican., 1887-11-26
n~Ss-, COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF
kSS TRADE"
NATIONAL CAPITAL DIRECTOR


Office li17 Street Northwest.
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Ayers Cherry PectoraI
SPEoIAL MOTORS
eGBeTHE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
NS of the
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
will be held
TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 90,
at the
FOUNDRY CHURCH,

NUTHtT TUUTIVVIIIH HUU U 5lTVVls'
Addresses will be made by Rev. w. A. BART.
LETT. ID. D.; Rev. f. w. Slocum of Baltimore,
and Rev. Geo. Elliott, of the Foundry Church,
Commissioner Webb will preside.
All are cordially invited to attend.
This association investigates carefully, keeps
record alphabetically arranged, which pre-.
vents duplication and impoSture, finds and
furnishes employment. and relieves by aims
only as u last resort, and then so as not to
wound, humiliate, or to encourage beggary.
1t is supported by contributions and needs
funds. nOl6-3t
National Republican., 1887-11-26
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST--BLACK AND TAN SETTER DOG;
l. not broke; hair burnt off end of tail; will
bite. Reward at II. II. HEMPLER'S, OPP
tician. 453 Pa. av. 9-26
National Republican., 1887-11-26
WANTED---HELP.

yXTANTED-AT 612 14rH ST. N. w,
w neat, clean servant to do general house
work for small family. 2-2S
National Republican., 1887-11-26
AN ELEGANT DINNER PARTY
To Which Mrs. whitney Invites q Few
Distinguished People

Az "h'Sh 'ais' AhNhtos % %"
Distinguished People.
Mrs. Whitney gave dinner party last
evening In honor of Mrs. Stratford Dugdale
and Mr.. Ferguson, NJ. P, and his sister,
Miss Ferguson. The cepter Of the table
was covered bya white satin scarf, en-
broidered in gold, and on this was placed Il
crystal bowl filled with white chrysau
themums. Secretary Whitney was unable
to be at the table, and Secretary Blyard
escorted the guests of honor to the head of
the table. Senator Cameron took out Mrs
Whitney. The other guests We're Col. and
Mrs. John Hay, Col. and Madame Bona
parte, the Swedish minister and Madam
Reuterskiold, Miss West, Mr.. Spring Rice
Mr. Beauclark, Miss Adele Grant, Mr.
Douglas Grant Miss Eudlcott, Mrs. Cam
eron, and Mr.. Butler, second comptroller OF
the treasury.
Our Immense Sales on OvercOats
Is clear evidence of good will and justice be.
tween ourselves and patrons.
EIsEMAN Bros,
Manufacturers, cor. 7th aud L.
See the mems overcoats reduced to s5.
National Republican., 1887-11-26

m>ys=e ACCOUNTANT SCOTCH CHAR
k-S5 tered opens. Closes or keeps by con-
tract, sets ofbooks., Partnershipsinve
Intricate accounts balanced.
ERIC NJ. NOBLE,
se2S-ws3m 1896 street.
rSs1 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AsSoCI-
kS ALTON.
National Republican., 1887-11-26

rwe THE ATTENTION OF TAXPAYERS
kSS is especially called TO the fact that
the period wherein arrears of general taxes
and special assessments due the District OF Co
lumbla can be paid with only 8 per cent. per
aDnum interest in lieu of accrued penalties
ard that after that date these penalties and in
tereSt will be added
By order of the commissioners of the District
OF Columbia.
Attest: JOHN +. COOK,
Collector OF taxes OF the District of Columbia.
I-Gt
National Republican., 1887-11-26
LENiS CONCERT.

Tomorrow night farewell testimonial con.
cert will be rendered Jules Levy, the great
cotnetist, at the New National Theatcr, on
which occasion an attractive programme will
Lillian PaGslow, yiolinst Mr., George Elsemln,
pianist Herr MersGh the viOlOnceli5t, aud
Mr., l;evy's own company, Tickets are now
on sale At the theater
National Republican., 1887-11-26

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~ tain Claims, Pensions Patents, Public
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suggestions, with an appendix containing the
secret rules for marking examination papers
pert. Price sl00. Agents wanted at every
pohtoillce in the United States and in Canada.
Address all orders to
PELHAM. REID & STEVENSON,
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For sale at Brentano's on Pennsylvania
avenue. au3-tf
National Republican., 1887-11-26

MIR, Mansfield played TO big business on
aud II ,G2D25 Mt the evening performance. The
Chinese embassy occupied boxes in the even
ing, Monsieur this afternoon. "Dr. JekYll
and Mr., Hyde" In the evening
National Republican., 1887-11-26
WhNrED-EMPLoYMENT.

wv ANIED-BY A WHITE MAN. 5iTUA-
w tion as first class waiter highest refer
ences. Address b. Republican Office. les
National Republican., 1887-11-26

Single copies for one year,. .,.,... 7Oo
Clubs Of ten for one year or clubs OF five for -
TWO yeAfS.,.s sss.sss W w
Extra cory mailed free 10 party securing the
slub, Postage paid.
National Republican., 1887-11-26
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Washington-Mes L, W. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, Wm. E. Clarke, Wm. NJ. Gait, Henry a.
willard.
Alexandria county-Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, II. r. Windsor, Jackson e,
Sickes, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag-
new, Robert Portner, f. A. Reed, and j. 7.
Beckham.
Fairfax county-w1ringto Gillingham,
Nathan W, Pearson, Mai. George Johnson
Walter Walton, and Stacey SnowdeD.
OFFICERS.
Hon. JOHN B, SHOOT, Mayor of Alexandria,
President.
Hon. HENRY A. WILLARD, Washington, D.
c., Vice President.
Hon. NJ. b. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
Treasurer
Hon. L. W. Fox. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, ID. c., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
0rganlzation-Messrs. +. W. Fox, jeff Chan
dler, ]. Il. Sckles, +. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, ]. I. Beckham, and W. E.
On Right of Way and Permanent Location of
Mount Vernon Avenue--Messrs +. r Wind
sor, Park Agnew, L. W. Fox, W. e. Clarke,
Frank Hume, George Johnson, f. A. Reed,
and W. Gillingham.
On Ways, Means, and Finance-M -Messrs.
Frank Hume, W. NJ. Gait, DIR. q. Wythe Cooke,
d. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch, and w. WALTON.
National Republican., 1887-11-26
TIE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Only 81 for Two Years-iss7 and 1883,

which includes the contest OF the next Presidentif
Election.
National Republican., 1887-11-26

The intensely Interesting entertainment
Morris educated horses and dogs has been
Witnessed by hundreds during tho wrek.
Ladies and chilGren'S matiuccs are given
daily. Prot Morris Will remain another week.
GO, by all means, and see what sport yOurdumb
friends can make.
National Republican., 1887-11-26
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100
National Republican., 1887-11-26
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FRANK II PELOUZE,
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National Republican., 1887-11-26
HOUSES EOR RENT.

LOANS.
In sums To suit at 9 per cent.
The aboveis only small portion OF proper.
~ on my books. For full list call at offics foi
bulletins Issued on LIST and 18th.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17
LATE NEWS ITEMS

THE Louisiana sugar strike is drawing
to an end.
JOHN RoBINsoN's circus was partially
destroyed by fire near Brazil, Ind, on the
4th.
Two men were jailed at Pittsburgh, Pa,
on the 4th, charged with the murder on
Frank Harm.
THE Hughes. .HallettS Selwyn scandal at
London has evoluted into newspaper
libel suit.
IT has been decided to shut down every
glys factory in the East at the end OF
November.
DR.. MOSES GUM, an eminent physician
and surgeon, died at his residence in Chi
cago on the 4th.
The Kansas quarantine against cattle
from the Chicago stock yards has been
withdrawn.
BALFoUR protected" by small army
of detectives, made a speech at Birmlng-
ham, England, on the 4th.
w. J.. MATsoN, a book-keeper, was ac-
cidentally shot and killed by an office boy
in Cleveland, o., on the 4th.
REV. CHAs. A. BERRY, of Wolverhamp-
ton, England, is to be called to Plymouth
Church, New York, as Mr. Beecher's sue
cessor.
THE governments victory in the French
Chamber of Deputies appears to be de-
lusive, and promises to be transitory.
Tuck AGEE was hanged at Lexington,
Kv., on the 4th, for the murder of Jas.
Faulkner, his brother-in-law.
HENRY ROBINSON, colored, was hanged
at Union Springs, Ala, on the 4th, for the
murder of another colored man.
REV. ZENoNA LAsHAwICz, a Greek Cath
olic priest, was found dead in his bed at
a hotel in Wilkesbarre, Pa, on the morn
ing of the 4th.
LONDON authorities are still apprehen-
sive of serious disturbances from the un-
employed element on Lord Mayors day,
November 9.
THs Memphis (Tenn.) grand-jury have
returned twenty eight indictments against
Wharfmaster Kallaher of that city.
A SENSATIONAL story comes from Pitts
burgb, Pa, that man by the name of
Owens has confessed to having thrown
the Chicago Haymarket bomb,
IT is now said that Captain Thorp OF
the lost steamer Vernon was hard drink
er, aud that the first mate often severely
upbraided him for drunkenness on duty.
A VERY destructive fire, involving loss
of over $l5O,O0O, occurred at Nashville,
Tenn, on the 4th. 1t is feared that lives
were lost. Several people were severely
injured.
a WARRANT has been issued for Mr.. Cox,
member of the British Parliament, for
participation in a proclaimed League
meeting. j. p. Gill and other commoners
are also to be arrested.
WIN. B. OLIPHANT fell into an open gas
pipe trench Ia Danville, ILL.,, last August.
In a trial on the 4th he was awarded a
verdict of 5000 damages against the gas
company
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

WARDEN H. G. SToRDocK of the Still.
water (Mlnn.) penitentiary was arrested
on the 3lst on two warrants sworn out by
Fayette Marsh, who was attorney for ex-
Warden Reed during the recent investiga.
tion. The charge OF Subornaton Of per.
jury and criminal libel are based on facts
brought ont IN the investigation
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

KING MALIEToA, in his letter stating his
determination to surrender, gives as the
principal reason, that the Samoan people
are weak and unable to successfully fight
the strong German nation, and he desires
to avoid unnecessary slaughter of the
natives.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE first annual mass-meeting Of the
New England Evangelical Sunday School
Union was held in fremont Temple,
Boston, on the 1st About thousand
ladies and gentlemen were present at the
gathering, including pastors, superintend-
ents, teachers and their friends.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

SECRETARY WHITNEY is gradually im'
nroying, His friends now believe his en-
forced absence from Washington Will not
he os LONG as at first feared.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

IT is stated that Herr Krupp has offered
$4,000 for the secret of new explosive
manufactured by a Russian engineer
named Rouckteshell, and that the in
ventor has refused the offer, because he
has already made contract with the
government.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE London policeman who assailed the
character of Miss Cass has been acquitted,
and the press comments indicate that this
is equivalent to granting unbridled license
topolicemen in accusing any woman they
may see fit.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE Western Union Telegraph Company
decided to make twenty per cent. reduc-
tion in ten word messages between New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing
ton, Chicago and st. Louis, taking effect
from the 1st inst.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

The police board of Terre Haute, Ind,
have ordered the enforcement of the
eleven o'clock liquor law. This is the first
time since the law was passed, twelve
years ago, that any attempt has been
made to have the saloons obey its require
mentS.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

EDWARD H. BoRLAND, travelling agent
for the wholesale drug house of II. Bos.
worth & Sons, in Milwaukee, Wis, was
one of the victims in the propeller Vernon
disaster. He was thirty-five years of age,
and leaves a wife and three children.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

' FESTIVALS were held throughout Ger.
many and Austria on the aotn in honor OF
the centenary CT the production OF
Mozart's "Don Giovanni"
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

IT is officially announced that the health
of the Sultan of Morocco is slowly i'm
proving. There is much uneasiness in
court circles over the unexpected mission
of the French Minister to Mequinez, where
the Sultan is staying.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE nineteenth annual meeting of the
Women's Suffrage Association was opened
at Philadelphia on the 3lSt. Addresses
were made by President Foulke, Lucy
Stone, Henry G. Blackwell, Rev. S. s.
Hunting, Margaret Campbell and Cora
Scott Pond.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE number of persons who emigrated
from Germany during the ten expired
months of 1887 is upward of 1900 greater
than that for the corresponding period OF
1904
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE imports of gold at the port of New
York last week were $1,AS,932. The ex-
ports of specie amounted to $2ll, Al. Inc
imports of merchandise were $),466,4 4o6 in
cluding 81, 932, 1884 dry goods.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

SECRETARY LAMAR made an extended
cal on the President on the lst and the
gossips are saying that the reconstruction
of the Cabinet was under discussion.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

CAPTAIN A. r. YATES has been formally
relieved of the command of the training
ship New Hampshire by Commander F. ).
Hagginson. Captain Yates has gone to
his home in Portsmouth, N. H., where he
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

ENGINEER SCHROEDER, Fireman Long
and Brakeman Trnpp were all killed by
boiler explosion on the Overland railroad'
near Prescott Junction, Ariz.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

GEO. H. THoEBE, contestant against
Hon. John G.. Carlisle for congressiona,
seat, has filed his brief with the CLERK OF
the House. The brief asserts Ihoepe'
election by 600 majority.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
News from Everywhere.

THE total registration OF voters in Cln,
cinnat; this year IS 30, o5l, an increase OIL
2O31 over last year.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

SAMUEL w. BOWMAN. of Pittsfleld, Mass,
died on the I'd at the age of sixty
eight years. Mr.. Bowman was an active
member Of the Berkshire bar, and was one
of the leaders of the Democratic party in
Massachusetts,.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

The schooner Napoleon, of Milwaukee,
was driven ashore at Frankfort, Mich,
during tho recent gale, and is total
wreck. All hands were rescued by the
life-sayinv crew.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

IT is finally settled fact that the Gar
will pass through Berlin en- route to ST.
Petersburg. Care has been taken by the
German authorities to exercise the most
distant reserve on the occasion.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE President has received letter from
the Seyeran Democratic Federation of Hol-
land to the effect that if the Anarchists
are hanged he will be held personally re-
sponsible.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

ADMIRAL HENEAeE left Victoria, B. c.,
on the lst TO assume command Of the
Pacific squadron. In an interview he
said that one of his official acts would be
to visit Alaskan waters and to protect
British interests there. He will not allow
a British vessel to be molested outside of
the three.mile limit.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

THE Toronto (Ont.) Globe prints a warn,
ing editorial, demanding the recall of
Chamberlain as fisheries commissioner,
and predicting war in the event of failure
of the commission to settle the dispute,
which failure would be attributable to
Chamberlain's membership on the commits
sion.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

SECRETARY LAMAR has received COM
munication from Indian Inspector Arp-
strong on the Crow reservation in
Montana, asking permission to increase
the Indian police, and to furnish them
with arms and rations, The request has
been referred to the Indian Commissioner
for report,
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

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for his own Interests ts',t tId Tbici
or even mainly for .l,ns .l,nst kp0r
the the re real joy of life, elf iin in j
hin himself he put hi hinssil ssips Z at.t
others. seeking bis 20 a'i his irt
he is but laying gP gP.is'GS,,tTsa -,
misery, - United l!e''
Sharp County record., 1887-11-17

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